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World J Clin Pediatr. Mar 9, 2026; 15(1): 111304
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.111304
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.111304
Table 2 Treatment details of both the groups, n (%)/median (25th-75th percentiles)
| Characteristics | BES (n = 30) | NS (n = 30) | P value |
| Estimated fluid deficit (%) | 7.5 (6.5-8.5) | 7.5 (6.5-8.5) | 0.91 |
| Total fluid administered (L) | 1.12 (0.9-1.79) | 1.38 (1-1.81) | 0.29 |
| Study fluid administered (L) | 0.4 (0.3-0.62) | 0.44 (0.3-0.58) | 0.36 |
| Duration of study fluid (hour) | 5 (3-6) | 5 (3, 6) | 0.77 |
| Need of insulin hike | 9 (30) | 7 (23.3) | 0.39 |
| Insulin dose (maximum), unit/kg | 0.05 (0.05-0.05) | 0.05 (0.05-1) | 0.21 |
| Urine output (mL/kg/hour) till end-point | 2.6 (2-4) | 2.5 (2-4) | 0.63 |
| Total fluid balance (mL/kg) | 34 (14-52) | 36 (16-55) | 0.54 |
- Citation: Sweety S, Panda S, Das RR. Balanced electrolyte solution vs isotonic saline in the resuscitation of children with diabetic ketoacidosis: A randomized controlled trial. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(1): 111304
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.111304